Thank you for your attendance at this momentous event in our graduates' careers! 

 

Ph.D. Advisor Guidelines

Ph.D. advisors are invited to join their graduates at Commencement on Thursday, December 11.

  • Time & Location
    • Doors open at 4 p.m. Please arrive by 4:15 p.m. Ceremony begins at 5 p.m.
    • Advisors enter through the Zelnak Basketball Practice Facility, located behind McCamish Pavilion.
    • Advisors will join their students in a processional and sit with them for the duration of the ceremony.
  • Regalia Requirements
    • Academic Regalia is required to participate.
    • Regalia is available to rent through the Commencement Office.
      • The deadline to request is Friday, Nov. 7. Fill out the regalia form below to rent.
  • Other Important Information
    • An RSVP is not required to attend as Ph.D. advisor.
    • We recommend exchanging cell phone numbers with your student to find them on Commencement day.
    • Contact events@gatech.edu with questions.

 


Faculty Volunteers

  • Each semester, the Commencement Office requests volunteers from the Colleges to assist in executing this momentous student event.
  • Please let us know if you would like to volunteer by filling out the form below. 

Be a Volunteer

 


 

Staff Parking

  • Faculty and staff assisting at the graduate ceremony are encouraged to use their normal parking spots.
  • ADA spots are available by request. Email the Commencement Office to request an accommodation. 

Venue and Parking